San Jose library program helps working mom earn her high school diploma decades later

If you thought high school was tough in your teens, try waiting a few decades and doing the work while holding down a job and taking care of children. Corina Rath of San Jose faced a life detour of 42 years en route to her diploma.As a young teen, Corina was a good student. She was even voted funniest and most popular. But to borrow a line from John Lennon, life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans.

So, beaten down and demoralized but still determined, Rath found herself at the MLK Library in downtown San Jose. It turned out their high school diploma program has a 72% success rate, the highest in the state. "I think that's part of the growth that happens with people who join this program. They show their potential to move past traumatic circumstances and move and be the best people they can be," explained Schroeder.Catherine McBain helps run the literacy program at the library and knew Rath had a lot on her plate.

Dawn Coppin is the head of the San Jose Library Foundation. Thanks to donations and grants, the classes are for free for all San Jose residents.

Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)

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